Antarctica: The Coldest Place on Earth! | SciShow Kids

The video explores Antarctica's unique climate and geography, explaining why it remains cold year-round due to Earth's shape and tilt. It highlights Antarctica's status as a desert, despite its icy landscape, and discusses the diverse wildlife that thrives there, including penguins and seals. The video also clarifies why polar bears are not found in Antarctica, emphasizing the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

What is the main reason Antarctica is cold all year round?

• It is surrounded by warm oceans.

• It is located at the Earth's equator.

• It is located at the Earth's South Pole.

• It receives direct sunlight throughout the year.

How does the Earth's shape affect the temperature at the poles?

• The Earth is triangular, focusing sunlight at the poles.

• The Earth is square, leading to uneven sunlight distribution.

• The Earth is flat, so all areas receive the same sunlight.

• The Earth is round, causing sunlight to be more slanted at the poles.

Why is Antarctica considered a desert?

• It has abundant vegetation.

• It is covered in sand.

• It has low precipitation.

• It has high temperatures.

What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica?

• -60°F

• -51°C

• -67°C

• -89°F

What is a unique feature of Antarctica's winter?

• It is warmer than summer.

• It is the same as summer.

• The sun never sets.

• The sun never rises.

Which of the following animals is native to Antarctica?

• Lions

• Polar bears

• Elephant seals

• Kangaroos

Why don't polar bears live in Antarctica?

• They prefer warmer climates.

• They cannot swim long distances.

• They are herbivores and need plants to survive.

• They are native to the Arctic, not Antarctica.